Kindergarten
Class of 2039
Kindergarten enrollment for the Graduation Class of 2039 begins December 15, 2025!
Enrolling in kindergarten is required and is a separate enrollment process from preschool and early childhood screening.
Many Ways to Enroll
1. Join Us at a Kindergarten Enrollment Night
Clearview: Jan. 21, 4:30-6 p.m.
Discovery: Jan. 8, 4:30-6 p.m.
Kennedy: Jan. 28, 4-5:30 p.m.
Lincoln: Jan. 27, 4:30-6 p.m.
Madison: Jan. 26, 4-5:30 p.m.
Oak Hill: Jan. 22, 4:30-6 p.m.
Talahi: Jan. 15, 4:30-6 p.m.
Westwood: Jan. 29, 4:30-6 p.m.
*An Immersion Enrollment Night will be held Jan. 12, 2026, at the District Administration Office (1201 2nd St. S, Wait Park) from 4:30-6 p.m. Informational presentations will be at 4:30 and 5:15 p.m.
2. Enroll Online
Beginning Dec. 15, you can enroll your soon-to-be kindergartner from home using our online enrollment feature, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
3. Visit the Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center and enroll in person at the District Administration Office, 1201 2nd St. S, Waite Park.
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Summer hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
320-370-8116 (English)
320-370-8117 (Spanish)
320-370-8118 (Somali)
Where Will My Child Attend?
Clearview, 7310 Highway 24, Clear Lake
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Option
Discovery, 700 7th St S, Waite Park
Kennedy, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Option
Lincoln, 336 5th Ave SE, St. Cloud
Madison, 2850 10th St N, St. Cloud
Chinese Dual Language Immersion Option
Oak Hill, 2600 County Road 136, St. Cloud
Talahi, 1321 University Drive SE, St. Cloud
Westwood, 5800 Ridgewood Road, St. Cloud
To attend a school or program outside the attendance area (resident students) or attend a District 742 school or program as a non-resident, an application must be submitted and approved for a transfer before enrolling.
Your Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Checklist
1. Age of Entrance
To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five years of age on Sept. 1 of the school year for which admission is requested. Verification of birth must be provided to validate student’s age.
If age requirements are not met for kindergarten, preschool programs are available. Early entrance into kindergarten is an option in some instances. Please review the Early Entrance to Kindergarten web page for more information and online application.
2. Complete Early Childhood Screening
Minnesota state law requires Early Childhood Screening for all children entering kindergarten in a public school. Ideally, your child should complete this between the ages of 3 ½ and 4.
If your child has NOT completed this FREE screening, please contact Early Childhood Education at 320-370-8250 or schedule a screening.
3. Update Your Child's Immunizations
For the safety of all children, Minnesota state law requires written proof that the child has been immunized against:
- 5 DPT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- 4 Polio
- 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Series of 3 hepatitis B and 2 varicella
Immunization records must be returned to the school nurse by Aug. 15 before the start of school. If there is a medical reason for not receiving immunizations or if families conscientiously object to the immunizations, complete section two of the Immunization Form. For more information on immunizations and state requirements, review board policy 530.
4. Learn More & Decide on Language Options
In addition to the traditional English classroom, District 742 offers Dual Language Immersion in Spanish and Chinese for students entering kindergarten. These programs immerse children in a second language, allowing them to learn a second language and become bilingual at an early age. Learn more!
Madison Elementary School
Chinese Immersion for students in all attendance areas and out of district.
Clearview Elementary School
Spanish Immersion for southside families and out-of-district students
Proposed for 2026-27 School Year: Kennedy Community School
Spanish for northside and out-of-district students